wearing ms. ruby

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Here she is. Ruby in all her glory.There are probably too many photos, but often I think that when you are considering a pattern, you would like to see it from more than one angle. And hey, the photographer was willing to snap away.I must say, I love her. There was a point, when I had my doubts. Towards the end, I really thought that I wasn't actually going to even like her. And actually, it wasn't until she was blocked that I came to love her.(Alright. Now changing she to it.)

The one huge difference to the one in the book is the length. Mine was the exact same length as the one pictured, until blocked. I didn't stretch it. As a matter of fact, I tried to scrunch it up a bit as it was drying. I am on the taller side, 5' 8". (Well, alright 5' 7 3/4", but who counts that quarter of an inch I was shorted) ? And, it comes to my knees. Alright for me, but if you wanted it shorter, you could easily modify the pattern.Pattern:Ruby, Debbie Bliss cashmerino collection.

Modifications: I did slim down the sleeves quite a bit. I cast on 66 stitches, instead of 80. I did increase to the amount required, by increasing the number of times increased. (Make sense)?

So, the pattern has you increasing every 7 or 8 rows. After doing one set of the 24 row repeat, I started to increase on rows 3,7,11,15,19 and 23.

Notes: This sweater is knit from right to left, instead of from bottom to top or top to bottom. If you wanted to make it shorter you could take off one or two of the cables.

I absolutely LOVE this sweater. I really can't say enough about it. It is one of those sweaters that will be worn a TON in my life. I do love my sweater coats, and this one seemed to have joined the others very nicely.

This sweater jacket looks amazing on you! I have been searching for a sweater jacket pattern to make for myself, since I had to frog the 1st one I made (too bulky & too short). I'm going to add this into my queue. Thanks!

Perfect sweater-coat! And I love the color... It seems like putting in the effort for a large project paid off :) You know what I mean: sometimes you feel like a small project (hat?) will be more gratifying? Not in this case!!

We've been anxiously awaiting the modeling of ruby! Oh my goodness! What a beautiful sweater! Your dedication to this large project and your beautiful knitting are to be applauded. Congratulations Leslie! It's beautiful.

You can NEVER have too many photos! It looks gorgeous and I can imagine you getting a ton of wear out of it. It seems a huge task to take on though - it would probably take me 3 years to finish! I'm just gonna keep on admiring yours ;-)

For a long time I come to visit your blog but without leaving message because of my weak English... I am always admirative of your work. This time, I make an effort to really say to you how much your pullover is pretty, very very beautiful... And this soft color is so comforting... congratulation!!!P.S. Hope this message make sence! :-)

My goodness! I'm commenter number 69! But of course the COAT is even more amazing! I love the 2nd photo. It has the perfect attitude (word borrowed from my daughter's vocabulary) for wearing this gorgeous COAT!

I am a little late to the compliments party but WOW I am blown away. Looks great and I love the color! And you can never have too many pictures. I think pics make the blog...okay the blogger makes the blog but you know what I mean :O)

Absolutely stunning. I was so taken with your Ruby that I want to begin one of my own. How has it held up? Some reviews of Cashmerino Aran indicate lots of stretching/piling. Would you recommend the yarn or trying another?